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“I like African and avant-garde music, anything that's vaguely interesting. Hard rock I get a bit bored with because it's what I do. So anything outside of hard rock's fine by me.”

Quote by Roger Glover

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Roger Glover, born on November 30, 1945, is a renowned British bassist. He began his musical career in the 1960s and is best known for his contributions to bands like Deep Purple and Genius. Glover has made a significant impact in the rock music scene with his unique musical style and skills. more

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